Hi,I am Dr. Shanthi.E (General & Family Physician). I will be looking into your question and guiding you through the process. Please write your question below.
My Son (16 Yrs Old) Has Had Two Peritonsillar Abscesses
My son (16 yrs old) has had two peritonsillar abscesses and just finished his 3rd round of antibiotics. From immunology bloodwork he has a specific immunity deficiency (pneumonia-strep). He did have ADEM about seven years ago and I (his mom) have MS so there if definitely concern about his immune system. The immunologists wants to five him the pneumococcal 23 vaccine but I am hesitant as I am concerned the vaccine will be sending more bacteria into his system and I want to wait until he has had his tonsils out which is scheduled in about a month. Adding to all these decisions is the fact that we are scheduled to leave the country for Costa Rica in 4 days. Should I get my son vaccinated now or wait?
Sat, 20 Dec 2014
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
We use cookies in order to offer you most relevant experience and using this website you acknowledge that you have already read and understood our
Privacy Policy
My Son (16 Yrs Old) Has Had Two Peritonsillar Abscesses